User:Ziya Altug

Name[edit | edit source]

Z. Altug

About Me[edit | edit source]

Ziya "Z" Altug, PT, DPT, MS, DipACLM, OCS, CSCS, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy. He is a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional (DipACLM) from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) from the American Physical Therapy Association. He has over three decades of clinical experience in treating musculoskeletal conditions. Ziya uses integrative and lifestyle medicine to help patients and clients improve their well-being and manage pain. He is the author of three books and a longstanding member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Ziya runs a number of courses on the Physiopedia Plus platform and is based in Los Angeles. He is the author of the book Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox from Jessica Kingsley Publishers (London: United Kingdom, 2024).

Education[edit | edit source]

Doctor of Physical Therapy, College of St. Scholastica (Duluth, MN)

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA)

Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Studies, West Virginia University (Morgantown, WV)

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, West Virginia University (Morgantown, WV)

Professional Affiliations
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American Physical Therapy Association

American College of Lifestyle Medicine

Professional Appointments
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Publications
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Book: Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London: United Kingdom, 2024).

Book Chapter: "Exercise, Dance, Tai Chi, Pilates, and Alexander Technique" in The Handbook of Wellness Medicine (Cambridge University Press), 2020.

Article: "Lifestyle Medicine for Chronic Low Back Pain: An Evidence-Based Approach" in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 2020; 15(4):425-433.

Article: "Constipation and Low Back Pain in an Athlete: A Case Report" in the Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice. 2016; 28(3): 188-192.

Article: "Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Differential Diagnosis Case Report" in the Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice. 2015; 27(2):112-116.

Article: "Resistance Exercise to Improve Cognitive Function" in the Strength and Conditioning Journal. 2014; 36(6):46-50.

Physiopedia Pages[edit | edit source]

Parkinson's Lifestyle Medicine - Wellness and Lifestyle Strategies

Parkinson's Lifestyle Medicine - Art-based or Expressive Therapies and Self Management Strategies

Parkinson's Lifestyle Medicine - Nutrition and Sleep Hygiene

Fitness and Exercise Strategies for Persons With Parkinson’s

Healing Arts and Expressive Therapies in an Interdisciplinary Team

Introduction to Managing Chronic Low Back Pain with Integrative Lifestyle Medicine

Lifestyle Medicine and Office Ergonomic Strategies for Managing Low Back Pain

Lifestyle Medicine, Exercise and Nutrition for Managing Chronic Low Back Pain

Lifestyle Medicine, Sleep Hygiene and Psychological Well-being for Managing Chronic Low Back Pain

Lifestyle Medicine, Behavioural Modification and Self-Care for Managing Low Back Pain

Managing Low Back Pain with Integrative Lifestyle Medicine

Integrative Medicine for Health and Disease Management

Culinary Medicine for Health and Disease Management

Lifestyle Medicine for Health and Disease Management

Sunlight, Outdoor Light, and Light Therapy in Disease Management

Qigong for Health and Disease Management

Social Connectedness for Health and Disease Management

Where you can find me
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